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Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to show the 1 that are important in life, such as love, beauty and family. The most 2 things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turned 3 objects of beauty.
According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by 4. He sent them out to ask for help when in 5. Today, sky lanterns are 6 at festivals and other celebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered with paper. When the lanterns are 7, they slowly rise into the air like small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as 8 symbols of happiness and good wishes.
Paper-cutting has been around for over 1,500 years. Paper-cutting sounds very easy, but it can be 9 to do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are 10 on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.
Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very 11. The pieces are usually cute children or lively characters from a Chinese fairy tale or 12 story. The pieces are 13 shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry. After drying, they are fired at a very high 14. They are then polished and painted. It takes several weeks to complete everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all 15 people have for life and beauty.